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We are very honored to be recognized by WeHeartWV.com, on their list of Five Best Breweries in West Virginia.

That good in-state company includes North End Tavern and Brewery in Parkersburg, Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company in Maxwelton, Mountain State Brewing in Thomas, and Bridge Brew Works in Fayetteville.

Blackwater Brewing Company tips it hat to all the great WV Resident Brewers, who are all producing an expanding variety of quality beers.

Canaan Valley Kölsch
Pilsen malt-based ale-lager hybrid. A classic style originating in Köln, Germany. Use of ale yeast imparts a malty sweetness to the front end, while fermentation temperatures in the high lager range impart a clean and crisp lager-like ending. Tangy citric notes may also be detected on the palate at finish. Czech Saaz hops impart a delicate balance of floral bitterness.

3200 Altbier
Another German ale-lager hybrid, fermented in the same manner as our Kölsch (i.e. with ale yeast at lager temperatures). Munich malt lays the groundwork of solid ale sweetness, with caramel tones sourced from CaraMunich and Aromatic malt varieties emergent on respiration. Traditional Spalt hops impart an earthy interplay with the rich maltiness of the barley grains.

Laurel Run English Pale Ale
Tone it down a bit, Gov’na! What was once a traditional English-style India Pale Ale, what with a load of malt, hops and alcohol, is now a fine example of British Mild-to-Moderate Bitter. Quite sessionable and refreshing, without leaving you feeling like you just gargled a grapefruit with pine garnish. Pours the color of many of West Virginia’s ubiquitous Laurel Runs (without the acidity). Fuggle hops. Right!

Wood Hick Porter
A Baltic porter, on the surface as rustic and swarthy as the area’s lumbermen of yore! Underneath the raw veneer, a reminiscence of Old World refinements…a cacophony of dark currant and raisin, upfront; engrained within, a distant trace of Madagascar bourbon vanilla and local-source maple syrup.

Angus Macker Hardy County Sweet Oatmeal Stout
Lincoln’s great-grandfather, whose family came from the Moorefield area, lends his name to this dark, yet approachable and easy-drinking libation. Not too rich, not cloying; standard, humble and reliable. Traits that he saw in his father’s family, and would like to imagine were passed down from Angus Macker. He brewed them into this beverage. There’s a hint of chocolate and coffee on the finish. No tannic bitterness to the end. Traditional Fuggle hops.

On May 11, 2015, Gov. Tomlin was joined by members of the West Virginia Legislature, Craft Brewers, and Tourism Industry Partners for the signing of two bills SB 273 and SB 581.

For WV Craft Brewers, the signing of SB 273 allows craft brewers to sell and refill growlers (64 oz), it reduces licensing fees by basing them on production and eliminates bonding requirements. Craft beer enthusiasts will now be able to purchase WV craft beer in growlers at a variety of retail venues throughout the state.

In celebration of American Craft Beer Week, be sure to visit Morgantown’s Iron Horse Tavern on May 13th for a special West Virginia Craft Beer and international cheese pairing event, brought to you by Chef Marion Ohlinger formerly of the Richwood Grill. The event starts at 7pm and the cost is $40 per person.